Eastern Star Church has several ministries designed to meet the
needs of our congregation and community. For more information on
a particular ministry call our information line at (317)591-5390.
We encourage our members to get involved!
| Ministry Name |
Meeting Day |
Meeting Time/Place |
| Assimilation: This ministry is responsible
for helping new members get committed to Christ and connected
to the ESC community. This ministry includes New Member Orientation
and efforts to encourage new members to grow spiritually by
participating in ESC discipleship and service opportunities.
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Scheduled As Needed |
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| Barnabas Ministry: This ministry
is responsible for receiving new members at worship services
and facilitating their transition into the church community.
|
2nd Thursday |
6:30-7:30pm
3rd Floor Conference Rm |
| Bone
of My Bone (B.O.M.B.) Marriage Ministry: A ministry
of excellence that will teach couples God's perfect will for
marriages. This will be done by ongoing ministerial efforts,
including regular meetings, small-group interactions and inter-ministry
involvement. |
Check bulletin for meeting dates and times |
Main Campus |
| Business Enterprise: This ministry
strives to improve the overall economic strength of the church
and the community by identifying and informing the congregation
of products and services offered by business owners who are
members of the Eastern Star Church. |
Not currently meeting |
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| Children's Ministry: A ministry seeking
committed volunteers to nurture God's children here at Eastern
Star Church, to grow them from the inside out. It is a ministry
who's focus is seeing the children grow in Christ. |
1st Sunday, 3rd Sunday and 4th Sunday at
all three locations |
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| Chronicles:
Responsible for providing informational and inspirational
newsletters to the Eastern Star congregation and the community.
|
Monday
following the first Sunday |
6:00-8:00pm
1st Floor Conference Rm |
| Deaf & Hard of Hearing Ministry:
This ministry promotes the sharing of the gospel with the
deaf and hard of hearing community. Meetings are for trained
interpreters. Watch for information on future training sessions.
|
Check bulletin for meeting dates and times |
Rm 201A |
| Disciples
of Christ Choir: Teens responsible for singing
praises to the Lord during worship services.A teen must be
in Teen Ministry to participate.
|
Monday |
7:30-9:30pm
Main Sanctuary |
| F.A.I.T.H. Program:
(10 week workshop) |
Monday
(When in session) |
5:00-9:00pm
Priscilla Building |
| Girl Scouts: Education and service
ministry for girls focused on developing good citizenship
and Christian character. |
2nd & 4th Monday |
6:15-7:45pm
Rm 105 |
| Greeter Ministry: To provide a warm
friendly atmosphere to all, especially our first time visitors/guests.
Our Ministry is an organized way to help visitors and members
feel welcome when they enter into the house of the Lord. |
1st Thursday in the month Jan-Mar-May-July-Sept |
6:30 pm |
| Higher Power Prayer Support Ministry: |
Thursday |
6:30pm
Priscilla Building |
| JEWEL Ministries: This ministry is
responsible for sales and distribution of sermon recordings.
Our production staff records (audio cassettes, video tapes
and CDs) sermons preached at the regular Sunday services,
bible study and special events such as revivals and conferences.
It includes radio, television, prayer line, and tape ministries
of the Eastern Star Church. |
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| JEWEL Prayer Line Partners Ministry:
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Saturday and
Sunday |
Sat: 6:00-7pm and
Sun: 4:00-5:00pm
Prayer Rm |
| JEWEL Prayer Line Partners Ministry (Team
Meetings) Prayer Partners handle the prayer requests received during JEWEL Ministries' Television boardcasts. |
3rd Saturday |
11:00am-12:30pm
Prayer Rm |
| Joybelles:
Children’s choir (ages 5 to 12) responsible for singing praises
to the Lord during worship services. |
Thursday (except the Thursday after the
2nd Sunday) |
6:00-7:00pm
Main Sanctuary |
| Link Ministry: To support new members as they transition into ministry. |
Scheduled as Needed |
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| Mass Choir:
Combined men and women’s choir responsible for singing praises
to the Lord during worship services. |
Tuesday |
7:00pm
Main Sanctuary |
| Men of Purpose: This ministry promotes
the discipleship, fellowship, worship, and service of the
men within the church. |
2nd Saturday |
8:30am-11:00am
Rm J306 |
| Men of Standard - Choir:
Men’s choir responsible for singing praises to the Lord during
worship services. |
Tuesday |
7:30-9:30pm
Main Sanctuary |
| Missionary Ministry: Responsible
for ministering to the needs of lost souls within the community.
|
2nd Monday |
10:30am-12noon
Rm 201 |
| Nurses Aid Ministry: Care-giving
ministry to ensure the well being and care of the congregation.
|
1st Monday in the month Jan-Mar-May-July-Sept |
6:30pm
|
| Parking Lot Ministry: This ministry
directs traffic and parking, while at the same time ensuring
the safety of our church members and guests.
Ministry Contact: Vince Wesley vwesley@easternstarchurch.org
|
Scheduled as Needed |
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| Pastor's Aid: This ministry is responsible
for providing love, encouragement, prayer, and support for
the Pastor and his family. |
2nd Sunday |
1:45-3:00pm
Rm J306 |
| Pastoral Care Ministry: |
Monday |
6:30-8:30pm
Rm J303 A&B |
| Prayer Warrior's Ministry: |
3rd Thursday |
Rm J303A/B or J307 |
| Puppet Ministry: A ministry of visual
and audio puppetry designed to spread and teach the good news
of the gospel to the children at Eastern Star Church. It is
always seeking creative and committed members to grow the
ministry. It uses original skits based on the scriptures.
|
Not currently meeting |
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| Recreation
Ministry: To develop a recreation program that will
enhance the mental, physical, and spiritual development of
each individual's needs that will be surrounded by a Christian
environment. |
1st Thursday in the month Jan-Mar-May-July-Sept |
6:30pm
|
| Security Ministry: The mission of
this ministry is to provide a safe and secure environment
for the members and guests of Eastern Star Church. To maintain
the Security of the church buildings, offices, and equipment.
|
Scheduled as Needed |
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| Senior Saints Ministry: To promote
the discipleship, fellowship, worship and service of the senior
men and women within the church. |
3rd Saturday |
10:00am |
| Servants in Action:
This ministry promotes an organized approach to volunteer
service within the church. Responsible for meeting the practical needs of our Church Family, Staff and Ministries by providing an organized approach to volunteering. Volunteer service opportunities include special church events and administrative support. |
4th Thursday in the month. Jan-Mar-May-July-Sept and the 3rd Thursday in November |
6:30pm
|
| Sounds of
Praise - Choir: Combined men and women’s choir, responsible
for singing praises to the Lord during worship services. |
Thursday |
7:30-9:30pm
Sanctuary |
| Sunday Children's Church: Sunday
worship service for children, 5 to 12 years of age |
1st, 3rd and 4th Sunday |
During 9:30am, 10:30am & 12noon Worship
Service |
| Sunday
Church School: Systematic Bible Study for all ages.
|
Sunday |
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| Sunday Nursery: Christian child care
for infants and toddlers (up to age 4) during the Sunday morning
worship services. |
Scheduled as Needed |
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| Usher Board: This ministry is responsible
for greeting the congregation and visitors, as well as to
ensure order in and around the church. |
3rd Monday |
6:30-8:00pm
Sanctuary |
| Website Ministry: This ministry is
responsible for glorifying God through the design, implementation
and maintenance of the Eastern Star Church website.
Ministry Contact: Mary Brown
escweb@easternstarchurch.org |
Scheduled as Needed
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Women of the Word Ministry: This
ministry promotes the discipleship, fellowship, worship and
service of the women within the church. |
2nd Saturday |
8:30-11:00am
Sancturary |
| Young Adults: To promote the discipleship, fellowship, and service of young adults ages 19-35. |
Sunday |
10:15-11:30am J309 main
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Youth Fellowship Night:This ministry is designed for students in grades 6th - 12th and combines safe and positive recreational activities along with youth sermons to help students move toward a deeper commitment in Christ. |
Monday |
6:00-8:00pm
Banquet Rm |
Youth Bible Study: This ministry is designed for students in grades 6th -12th. It is an interactive Bible study that makes the Word of God relevant to youth and gives them opportunities to learn the Word through role play, small group activities, games, and discussion. |
Wednesday |
7:00-8:30pm Banquet Rm
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